Connecticut Freedom of Information Commission

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The Freedom of Information Commission will hold special meetings during the week of July 4, 2016 through July 8, 2016 at the specific dates and times listed below.  Each meeting will be held in the Freedom of Information Hearing Room, First Floor, 18-20 Trinity Street, Hartford, Connecticut, for the purpose of conducting a hearing concerning the contested case designated by the corresponding docket number listed below.  For further information concerning these hearings, please contact the Commission’s administrative office at 18-20 Trinity Street, Hartford, Connecticut 06106:  telephone (860) 566-5682.
Date____________ Time___ Contested Case
Docket #		 Contested Case Caption
 July 4, 2016 No Special Meetings Scheduled
 July 5, 2016  9:30 AM FIC 2016-0141 Shawn Crocker v. Scott Semple, Commissioner, State of Connecticut, Department of Correction; and State of Connecticut, Department of Correction
 11:00 AM FIC 2016-0052 Kenneth Krayeske v. James Rovella, Chief, Police Department, City of Hartford; Police Department, City of Hartford; and City of Hartford
 1:00 PM FIC 2015-560 Derek Czenczelewski, Terry Parker and the Bristol Republican Town Committee v. Ellen Zoppo-Sassu, Memorial Boulevard Task Force, Town of Bristol; and Memorial Boulevard Task Force, Town of Bristol
 July 6, 2016  9:30 AM FIC 2016-0147 Anthony Saia v. Scott Semple, Commissioner, State of Connecticut, Department of Correction; and State of Connecticut, Department of Correction
 11:00 AM FIC 2016-0152 Sally Roberts v. Chief, Police Department, City of Bridgeport; Police Department, City of Bridgeport; and City of Bridgeport
Sally Roberts v. Chief, Police Department, City of Bridgeport; Police Department, City of Bridgeport; and City of Bridgeport
 1:00 PM FIC 2016-0139 Ronald Mercado v. Chief, Police Department, City of Bridgeport; Police Department, City of Bridgeport; and City of Bridgeport
 2:30 PM Curtis Read v. Chairman, Board of Education, Regional School District #12; and Board of Education, Regional School District #12
 July 7, 2016  9:30 AM FIC 2016-0150 Ricardo Mack v. Commissioner, State of Connecticut, Department of Correction; and State of Connecticut, Department of Correction
 11:00 AM FIC 2016-0294 Louise Czar v. Edward Brown, President, Bantam Fire Company; and Bantam Fire Company
Louise Czar v. Edward Brown, President, Bantam Fire Company; and Bantam Fire Company
 1:00 PM FIC 2016-0177 Tom Curran v. Chief, Police Department, Town of Stratford; and Town of Stratford
 2:30 PM FIC 2016-0286 Tom Curran v. Chief, Police Department, Town of Stratford; Police Department, Town of Stratford; and Town of Stratford
 July 8, 2016  9:30 AM FIC 2016-0148 Raymond Cerilli v. Chairman, State of Connecticut, Board of Pardons and Paroles; and State of Connecticut, Board of Pardons and Paroles
 11:00 AM FIC 2016-0283 David Slepian and the Connecticut Chapter of the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys v. Commissioner, State of Connecticut, Department of Social Services; and State of Connecticut, Department of Social Services
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Date____________ Time___ Contested Case
Docket #		 Contested Case Caption
 July 5, 2016  9:30 AM FIC 2016-0141 Shawn Crocker v. Scott Semple, Commissioner, State of Connecticut, Department of Correction; and State of Connecticut, Department of Correction

An evidentiary hearing of the Freedom of Information Commission in the following matter was held on July 5, 2016 in the Freedom of Information Hearing Room, 18-20 Trinity Street, Hartford, Connecticut.

Docket #FIC 2016-0141;

Shawn Crocker v. Scott Semple, Commissioner, State of Connecticut, Department of Correction; and State of Connecticut, Department of Correction

The Complainant failed to appear.   The Respondents failed to appear.  No votes were taken.  The proceedings were digitally recorded.

The hearing convened at 9:30 AM, with Hearing Officer, Kathleen K. Ross presiding. 

The hearing adjourned at 9:31 AM.

Dated:  July 5, 2016

 July 5, 2016  11:00 AM FIC 2016-0052 Kenneth Krayeske v. James Rovella, Chief, Police Department, City of Hartford; Police Department, City of Hartford; and City of Hartford

An evidentiary hearing of the Freedom of Information Commission in the following matter was held on July 5, 2016 in the Freedom of Information Hearing Room, 18-20 Trinity Street, Hartford, Connecticut.

Docket #FIC 2016-0052;

Kenneth Krayeske v. James Rovella, Chief, Police Department, City of Hartford; Police Department, City of Hartford; and City of Hartford

Kenneth Krayeske appeared on his own behalf.   Attorney Cynthia Lauture appeared on behalf of the respondents.  No votes were taken.  The proceedings were digitally recorded.

The hearing convened at 11:02 AM, with Hearing Officer, Tracie C. Brown presiding. 

The hearing adjourned at 11:28 AM.

Dated:  July 5, 2016

 July 5, 2016  1:00 PM FIC 2015-560 Derek Czenczelewski, Terry Parker and the Bristol Republican Town Committee v. Ellen Zoppo-Sassu, Memorial Boulevard Task Force, Town of Bristol; and Memorial Boulevard Task Force, Town of Bristol
An evidentiary hearing of the Freedom of Information Commission in the following matter was held on July 5, 2016 in the Freedom of Information Hearing Room, 18-20 Trinity Street, Hartford, Connecticut.

Docket #FIC 2015-560;

Derek Czenczelewski, Terry Parker and the Bristol Republican Town Committee v. Ellen Zoppo-Sassu, Memorial Boulevard Task Force, Town of Bristol; and Memorial Boulevard Task Force, Town of Bristol

The Complainant failed to appear.   Attorney John Bradley appeared on behalf of the respondents.  No votes were taken.  The proceedings were digitally recorded.

The hearing convened at 1:17 PM, with Hearing Officer, Lisa F. Siegel presiding. 

The hearing adjourned at 1:20 PM.

Dated:  July 5, 2016

Date____________ Time___ Contested Case
Docket #		 Contested Case Caption
 July 6, 2016  9:30 AMFIC 2016-0147 Anthony Saia v. Scott Semple, Commissioner, State of Connecticut, Department of Correction; and State of Connecticut, Department of Correction

An evidentiary hearing of the Freedom of Information Commission in the following matter was held on July 6, 2016 in the Freedom of Information Hearing Room, 18-20 Trinity Street, Hartford, Connecticut.

Docket #FIC 2016-0147;

Anthony Saia v. Scott Semple, Commissioner, State of Connecticut, Department of Correction; and State of Connecticut, Department of Correction

Anthony Saia appeared on his own behalf and participated via speakerphone.   Attorney James Neil appeared on behalf of the respondents.  No votes were taken.  The proceedings were digitally recorded.

The hearing convened at 10:12 AM, with Hearing Officer, Paula S. Pearlman presiding. 

The hearing adjourned at 10:56 AM.

Dated:  July 6, 2016

 July 6, 2016  11:00 AM FIC 2016-0152 Sally Roberts v. Chief, Police Department, City of Bridgeport; Police Department, City of Bridgeport; and City of Bridgeport
Sally Roberts v. Chief, Police Department, City of Bridgeport; Police Department, City of Bridgeport; and City of Bridgeport

NOTICE:  The special meeting scheduled in the following consolidated matter for July 6, 2016 at 11:00 AM was cancelled.  The complaint in this matter has been withdrawn.

           

Docket #FIC 2016-0152;

Sally Roberts v. Chief, Police Department, City of Bridgeport; Police Department, City of Bridgeport; and City of Bridgeport

NOTICE:  The special meeting scheduled in the following consolidated matter for July 6, 2016 at 11:00 AM, was postponed.

                                                 

Docket #FIC 2016-0154;

Sally Roberts v. Chief, Police Department, City of Bridgeport; Police Department, City of Bridgeport; and City of Bridgeport

          

Dated:  July 6, 2016

 
 July 6, 2016  1:00 PM FIC 2016-0139 Ronald Mercado v. Chief, Police Department, City of Bridgeport; Police Department, City of Bridgeport; and City of Bridgeport

An evidentiary hearing of the Freedom of Information Commission in the following matter was held on July 6, 2016 in the Freedom of Information Hearing Room, 18-20 Trinity Street, Hartford, Connecticut.

Docket #FIC 2016-0139;

Ronald Mercado v. Chief, Police Department, City of Bridgeport; Police Department, City of Bridgeport; and City of Bridgeport

Ronald Mercado appeared on his own behalf.   Attorney Tyisha Toms appeared on behalf of the respondents.  No votes were taken.  The proceedings were digitally recorded.

The hearing convened at 1:01 PM, with Commissioner, Matthew Streeter presiding. 

The hearing adjourned at 1:53 PM.

Dated:  July 6, 2016

 July 6, 2016  2:30 PM Curtis Read v. Chairman, Board of Education, Regional School District #12; and Board of Education, Regional School District #12

An evidentiary hearing of the Freedom of Information Commission in the following matter was held on July 6, 2016 in the Freedom of Information Hearing Room, 18-20 Trinity Street, Hartford, Connecticut.

Docket #FIC 2016-0291;

Curtis Read v. Chairman, Board of Education, Regional School District #12; and Board of Education, Regional School District #12

Attorney Dolores R. Schiesel appeared on behalf of the complainant.   Attorney Gary R. Brochu appeared on behalf of the respondents.  No votes were taken.  The proceedings were digitally recorded.

The hearing convened at 2:32 PM, with Commissioner, Matthew Streeter presiding. 

The hearing adjourned at 4:20 PM.

Dated:  July 6, 2016

Date____________ Time___ Contested Case
Docket #		 Contested Case Caption
 July 7, 2016  9:30 AM FIC 2016-0150 Ricardo Mack v. Commissioner, State of Connecticut, Department of Correction; and State of Connecticut, Department of Correction

An evidentiary hearing of the Freedom of Information Commission in the following matter was held on July 7, 2016 in the Freedom of Information Hearing Room, 18-20 Trinity Street, Hartford, Connecticut.

Docket #FIC 2016-0150;

Ricardo Mack v. Commissioner, State of Connecticut, Department of Correction; and State of Connecticut, Department of Correction

Ricardo Mack appeared on his own behalf and participated via speakerphone.   Attorney James Neil appeared on behalf of the respondents.  No votes were taken.  The proceedings were digitally recorded.

The hearing convened at 9:41 AM, with Hearing Officer, Tracie C. Brown presiding. 

The hearing adjourned at 9:44 AM.

Dated: July 11, 2016

 July 7, 2016  11:00 AM FIC 2016-0294 Louise Czar v. Edward Brown, President, Bantam Fire Company; and Bantam Fire Company
Louise Czar v. Edward Brown, President, Bantam Fire Company; and Bantam Fire Company

NOTICE:  The special meeting scheduled in the following consolidated matter for July 7, 2016 at 11:00 AM, was cancelled.  The complaint in this matter has been withdrawn.

           

Docket #FIC 2016-0294;

Louise Czar v. Edward Brown, President, Bantam Fire Company; and Bantam Fire Company

           

NOTICE:  The parties did not appear for the special meeting scheduled in the following matter for July 7, 2016 at 11:00 AM.

           

Docket #FIC 2016-0360;

Louise Czar v. Edward Brown, President, Bantam Fire Company; and Bantam Fire Company

 July 7, 2016  1:00 PM FIC 2016-0177 Tom Curran v. Chief, Police Department, Town of Stratford; and Town of Stratford

NOTICE:  The special meeting scheduled in the following matter for July 7, 2016 at 1:00 PM, was postponed.

           

Docket #FIC 2016-0177;

Tom Curran v. Chief, Police Department, Town of Stratford; and Town of Stratford

 
 July 7, 2016  2:30 PM FIC 2016-0286 Tom Curran v. Chief, Police Department, Town of Stratford; Police Department, Town of Stratford; and Town of Stratford

NOTICE:  The special meeting scheduled in the following matter for July 7, 2016 at 2:30 PM, was postponed.

           

Docket #FIC 2016-0286;

Tom Curran v. Chief, Police Department, Town of Stratford; Police Department, Town of Stratford; and Town of Stratford

Date____________ Time___ Contested Case
Docket #		 Contested Case Caption
 July 8, 2016  9:30 AM FIC 2016-0148 Raymond Cerilli v. Chairman, State of Connecticut, Board of Pardons and Paroles; and State of Connecticut, Board of Pardons and Paroles
An evidentiary hearing of the Freedom of Information Commission in the following matter was held on July 8, 2016 in the Freedom of Information Hearing Room, 18-20 Trinity Street, Hartford, Connecticut.

Docket #FIC 2016-0148;

Raymond Cerilli v. Chairman, State of Connecticut, Board of Pardons and Paroles; and State of Connecticut, Board of Pardons and Paroles

Raymond Cerilli appeared on his own behalf and participated via speakerphone.  

Assistant Attorney General Neil Parille appeared on behalf of the respondents.  No votes were taken.  The proceedings were digitally recorded.


The hearing convened at 9:35 AM, with Hearing Officer, Victor R. Perpetua presiding.  

The hearing adjourned at 9:55 AM.

Dated:  July 11, 2016

 July 8, 2016  11:00 AM FIC 2016-0283 David Slepian and the Connecticut Chapter of the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys v. Commissioner, State of Connecticut, Department of Social Services; and State of Connecticut, Department of Social Services

NOTICE:  The special meeting scheduled in the following matter for July 8, 2016 at 11:00 AM, was postponed.

           

Docket #FIC 2016-0283;

David Slepian and the Connecticut Chapter of the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys v. Commissioner, State of Connecticut, Department of Social Services; and State of Connecticut, Department of Social Services